Left Elko heading further west and getting closer to home. Had hoped to see my grandson, Jake, at UNR but he was going to LA to visit his girl friend, so drove around the campus as I had never seen it before. Quite a nice looking campus with lots of brick buildings covered with ivy and lots of trees. Maybe one of these days he can give me a tour. Spending the night at Boom Town and ready to head back to Monterey tomorrow. No gambling, just sitting in my room with my feet up and working on this blog.
Have to admit that I am getting tired and it will be so nice to sleep in my own bed. Will have another post when I get home. Hope to have all the mileage worked out so I can brag about how many miles I actually drove.
More later.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Elko, Nevada
Slowly working my way west and next stop is Elko, Nevada. Have driven thru several times and probably stopped for gas a few times but that is all I know about the town except my sister and her husband attend Cowboy Poetry there every February.
Well, several months ago an old friend contacted me on Facebook. My first husband and her husband were in the same pilot training class in 1961 and we had seen each other once about 1968 and then sort of lost contact with each other. So, I decided I would stop in Elko on my way home and we could catch up and talk old times. Had a super fun time and so good to hear all about her family and what has happened to her in the past 40 years. Hopefully she will come visit in Monterey sometime soon.
Well, several months ago an old friend contacted me on Facebook. My first husband and her husband were in the same pilot training class in 1961 and we had seen each other once about 1968 and then sort of lost contact with each other. So, I decided I would stop in Elko on my way home and we could catch up and talk old times. Had a super fun time and so good to hear all about her family and what has happened to her in the past 40 years. Hopefully she will come visit in Monterey sometime soon.
More SLC
Hiked up from the train station to the Temple Square. Quite impressive with all of the statuesque architecture and lovely landscaping. Interesting that the Hotel Utah is now Mormon offices. It is very majestic and has been renovated and you still get the feeling that it was once an elegant hotel in the city.
Salt Lake City
First things first, had my car washed this morning. It had been sitting outside for 4 weeks in Minneapolis and I had now driven thru rain and dust and I could not see out of any of windows!!
about Olympic Legacy Plaza Snowflake Fountain:
about Olympic Legacy Plaza Snowflake Fountain:
Get ready to get wet! This fountain is hard to resist. Kids of all ages (even parents) play in this fountain, and it's a great way to cool off in the summer months.
A large stone version of the snowflake logo from the 2002 Winter Olympics forms the shape of a ground-level fountain, which features shooting jets of water synchronized to the Olympic theme and other music. The 'water dance' goes off every 30 minutes, for 10 minutes at a stretch, though the times in between are just as much fun. On very sunny days, you can see a rainbow through the jets of water.
You'll find plenty of space to sit (and stay dry), and you can also check out the nearby Wall of Honor, which lists the 27,000 volunteers from the 2002 Winter Olympics.
A large stone version of the snowflake logo from the 2002 Winter Olympics forms the shape of a ground-level fountain, which features shooting jets of water synchronized to the Olympic theme and other music. The 'water dance' goes off every 30 minutes, for 10 minutes at a stretch, though the times in between are just as much fun. On very sunny days, you can see a rainbow through the jets of water.
You'll find plenty of space to sit (and stay dry), and you can also check out the nearby Wall of Honor, which lists the 27,000 volunteers from the 2002 Winter Olympics.
This area is in the Gateway Shopping Center which is behind the renovated Salt Lake City Union Pacific Railroad Station. The shopping center is quite unique with several levels and wandering streets. There is also a day spa that has a fairly large gym with exercise equipment. I even managed to get a manicure while I was in there.
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